As soon as these words were spoken, the room instantly fell into silence, like a calm sea without even a whisper of sound.

Qin An furrowed his brows, a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

He understood the main point was coming.

This journey to the capital to meet the Emperor was not simple; he not only had to deal with those geniuses arriving from various Tao-level Cities but also be caught in the struggle among the three Princes.

Therefore, the information being told to him at this moment was extremely important.

Qin An did not speak but patiently waited for Dao Chief to continue.

Dao Chief paused slightly before raising a finger: "There are many people you need to be cautious of on this journey; first among them are the three Princes."

"The Princes’ struggle for power is apparent to anyone attentive; Your Majesty indulges them significantly, and precisely because of this, they never hold back in their fight for the Crown Prince position."

At this point, Dao Chief paused slightly before continuing.

"I know you are close with the Third Prince, and I also know the Second Prince has personally sought you out, hoping to recruit you. You are already embroiled in this royal struggle and cannot withdraw unscathed."

"It’s like a giant quagmire; the more you struggle, the deeper you sink. Therefore, while on this journey to the capital, don’t let this quagmire swallow you."

Qin An rubbed his chin and nodded, "I understand, please rest assured Dao Chief."

The struggle among the three Princes for the Crown Prince position was no longer a secret, and indeed, as Dao Chief mentioned, he had accepted favors from the Third Prince and rejected the Second Prince’s offer.

On this journey, the first caution must indeed be directed at these three Princes.

Qin An saw Dao Chief’s demeanor suggesting he had more to say, so he did not speak a single word, patiently waiting for him to continue.

Dao Chief paused slightly before saying again, "Next, be cautious of those under the Princes’ command in the Evil Extermination Bureau."

"Since the Crown Prince issue commenced, all three Princes have been painstakingly building their forces, and among these forces, some are from the Evil Extermination Bureau. These people are not to be underestimated; you need to be extra careful if you encounter them."

Qin An nodded again, understanding immediately.

As the saying goes, King Yama is easy to meet, but the little devils are tough to deal with.

Perhaps the other two Princes, considering their position and dignity, would not easily act against him, but this does not mean their forces would not come to cause trouble for him.

After all, if they can create some trouble for him, they could take this matter to their respective Prince, seeking rewards and commendation.

Qin An rubbed his chin, asking, "Are there any others? You’ve only mentioned two parts."

After mentioning these two parts, Dao Chief picked up the clear tea on the table, took a sip to moisten his throat, but did not withdraw his hand.

Therefore, Qin An knew there might be other individuals he needed to pay attention to.

Dao Chief set down his teacup, his gaze suddenly turning icy upon hearing this.

He carried an intense aura of killing intent, like the wind and snow in cold weather, making one’s whole body ache.

Dao Chief retracted his killing intent, slowly speaking: "If there’s anyone else you need to approach with caution, it would be just one person - Prince Zhenyuan of the Daqian Kingdom."

Upon hearing the name "Prince Zhenyuan," Qin An’s brows furrowed tightly.

This name is renowned throughout the Daqian Kingdom.

Prince Zhenyuan, the Emperor’s blood brother, possesses extraordinary strength and remains safely in the capital as someone who helped the Emperor conquer the kingdom in turbulent times.

The Emperor of Daqian granted him the title "Prince Zhenyuan," informing the world of its meaning.

Prince Zhenyuan stands truly as one person beneath, yet above ten thousand.

Qin An’s eyes gleamed, asking: "I haven’t engaged in any of his affairs; why would he pose a danger to me?"

He couldn’t quite grasp, having had no dealings with Prince Zhenyuan.

Dao Chief shook his head slightly, saying: "Sometimes, just because you haven’t interacted with someone doesn’t mean there’s no danger."

"Prince Zhenyuan is the Emperor’s close brother, loyal to the Daqian Kingdom, yet he has chosen his side in this Crown Prince struggle."

"He stands behind the First Prince, believing only the First Prince is capable of taking the Crown Prince position. Therefore, he views those who haven’t sided with the First Prince unfavorably."

At this moment, Dao Chief’s tone carried a hint of helplessness.

"The matters within the royal family are interwoven with so much; explaining it all could take a day and night without clarity. Now I can only convey the key points to you."

Upon hearing this, Qin An revealed a look of realization: "I see."

Indeed, if things were as Dao Chief said, this journey would hold numerous dangers.

After all, even if Prince Zhenyuan wouldn’t act against him due to his status, he’d be like a fishbone stuck in the throat, neither swallowable nor removable, causing immense discomfort.

"Is there anything else?" Qin An asked.

Dao Chief was slightly surprised: "I’ve told you so much, yet you haven’t shown the slightest fear or anxiety. You truly are intriguing."

He found it intriguing.

Because anyone else, upon learning they’d be targeted by this many people, would likely feel astonished, perhaps even a hint of fear.

But in Qin An’s case, he showed no surprise or fear, remaining as calm as autumn waters, as if all this was entirely normal.